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Sludge Control
Getting Rid Of Organic Sediments - Sludge Removal Large build-ups of organic sediment, sludge, or muck are commonplace in many water bodies. This is the result of years of nutrients and organic matter entering the pond water through runoff containing fertilizers, grass clippings, animal waste, septic waste, etc. Also, leaves dropping or blowing into the pond. All of the above contributes the majority of this organic material, but aquatic weeds, algae, dust, pollen, fish and waterfowl droppings are also contributors. When oxygen is depleted in a water body, anaerobic bacteria partially break down the sediment. In the process, they expel...